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10-21-2002, 01:38 PM
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Ain't we cute?
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Friendswood, TX
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Need opinion on radiator, quick!
My radiator has a slightly larger than pinhole leak and has had for a while. It's been sitting for basicaly almost 2 years. Should I go have it boiled out and sealed right or just patch it and run with it? It'll cost me $85 to have a shop totally fix/restore it and proably $15 for me to clean it, flush it, seal it, and paint it. Will boiling it out make a big difference in cooling? What do y'all think?
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900 
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10-21-2002, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
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At that price you might want to consider just replacing it. I priced a radiator at Radiator.com for a big block engine of our era at $131.00. No expierence with them or their quality though. Supposedly they have links to local shops throught the country so you can get them same day sometimes.
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10-21-2002, 02:02 PM
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Ain't we cute?
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Yeah, I checked there but the extra cash will leave me no $cushion for my motor swap and I KNOW things are gonna pop up.
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900
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10-21-2002, 06:11 PM
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Not my good side.
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Fairfield, California
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You could try and find a good mom & pop radiator repair shop and see if they can fix it. Mine had a pinhole in it & the guy soldered it up, then tested it for me, but it leaked. He didn't charge me for the repair. I ended up buying a remanufactured radiator for $90. As to boiling out, I've heard many shops don't bother anymore since it's an encumbrance on them to deal with the hazardous materials issue.
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10-21-2002, 07:11 PM
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Weapons Of Construction
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Colorado, USA
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I agree with the new radiator route. You shouldn't have to worry about that for a couple more decades.
Get a couple more quotes if you decide to have it boiled and repaired. I got two quotes for my gas tank. One shop was 100+ and the other place was 30 bucks. They did a great job too!
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10-21-2002, 10:28 PM
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Location: SE NM
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I did the el cheapo muratic acid cleaning trick. Found lots of new leaks. Thats some strong stuff.
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10-22-2002, 08:36 AM
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Ain't we cute?
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Friendswood, TX
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I decided to go ahead and do it right for $85. They'll take it apart, boil it out, fix all leaks and re-weld everything and repaint. A brand new one would have been optimal but that $50-75 saved will really help me at this point. PLus, I think it will basically be as good as new for a long time.
Thanks, guys! Jason
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900
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10-22-2002, 09:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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I know about that saving money thing. I'm in the same boat as you and I'm gonna just have my radiator cleaned rather than replaced. Best deal I have found here is right about $70. Not too bad I guess.
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10-22-2002, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Eastern Kansas
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I've got a 4 core radiator that someone had replaced in a pickup I parted out. Was going to use it on mine (I justified buying the parts pickup by planning to use the radiator). When I was preparing to install it, I noticed it doesn't have the 3/4" heater hose connection on the right side tank. It's in good shape, didn't appear to leak, but the left tank is dented at the top end of the tank. $50.00 plus shipping (would guess shipping would be around $15.00 to $20.00. It is a replacement and doesn't appear to be very old.
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10-22-2002, 12:03 PM
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Ain't we cute?
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Friendswood, TX
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Well crappo. I would've but I already dropped mine off yesterday to be redone and am picking it up today. Thanks anyhow, Jack.
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69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900
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